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Green architecture means more than energy-saving architecture. Green architecture is a constantly developing, broad scope concept. As Christoph Ingenhoven puts it: “We have realized buildings all over the world according to the highest certification standards. But we aim for a holistic commitment that reaches further. The challenge is to top the minimal required standards. What we also have to ask ourselves when building: What’s going on with spatial psychology?  How do people feel in spaces? What can I do so that people feel good, feel safe and don’t get sick? Or can I even use architecture to heal people? All that is meant when we speak of supergreen®-architecture.

HOLISTIC APPROACH



supergreen® entails an awareness of energy and resources, both in the design, construction and operation and in the realization of the building and its use. It includes the primary and secondary energy levels of the materials used, the equipment and building process and the use of resources over the building’s lifetime. It may, for example, mean the use of concrete whose components are comprised almost completely of recyclable material, and in turn, is also later recyclable. supergreen® is also comprehensive, as it combines innovative technical quality with an aesthetic ambition, based on clear, flexible and rational lay-outs and a modern, elegant design including pleasant and regenerative interiors. 

INFOGRAPHICS

URBAN GREEN

​As the demand for healthy office environments grows, sustainability has become crucial for many international companies, including those Christoph Ingenhoven has designed for over 30 years. His projects aim to enhance user comfort by blending nature with workspaces through supergreen®-architecture. This approach not only redefines the boundaries between nature and work but also boosts creative potential. Ingenhoven's designs extend beyond offices; today's cities are greener than decades ago, offering new urban development opportunities. For instance, his proposal for Berlin's "Schlossplatz" envisioned a central park as an alternative to reconstructing the historic castle. In 2019, he transformed Düsseldorf's urban center with Kö-Bogen II, integrating green elements into a groundbreaking urban concept. In essence, supergreen® represents a global approach to city development both indoors and outdoors.

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